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Hi Augusta, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Elevated dining at Winston’s Tavern, a tiny home community for foster youth, and Wayne Newton up close + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Augusta protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Festive crowds find a favorite: Opened in October near the Performing Arts Center in Evans, Winston’s Tavern brings elevated dining with a simple menu and warm service, led by Augusta native Susan Hlavin — see what’s drawing diners.

A roadmap for two cities: Augusta Tomorrow unveiled the 2035 Vision Plan in February to link Downtown Augusta and North Augusta, with parking management focused on Augusta Common, Jones Alley, and North Augusta’s Woodland Trail — see what’s planned for 2035.

Bridge Builder Communities leads effort: Construction on Augusta’s first tiny home community for foster youth moved a step closer in February, offering affordable housing, education and career support, plus messages signed on homes to inspire — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

All the crowd favorites:

• Jam with Keith Clark Band in Grovetown
• Celebrate the 2026 Parade magazine reveal
• Hear Wayne Newton’s hits and stories
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 This week’s top finds

Share-worthy small plates: When the midweek dinner debate hits, head to Craft & Vine for inventive tapas-style bites, wood-fired pizzas, and cocktails that truly earn the word craft. Cozy for date night, lively for friends, and always a good reason to order just one more plate.

Pasta night, solved: When the craving hits, Luigi’s Restaurant nails red-sauce comfort with baked lasagna, spaghetti in homemade meat sauce, and eggplant parm perfected over decades. It’s the cozy, no-fuss Italian you want on a weeknight, the kind that simply shows up and satisfies.

Glow-up, simplified: Dash & Co.is an Augusta boutique where you can test-drive curated makeup and skincare with real guidance. Think foundation matching, smart product picks, and zero overwhelm. Stuck between dewy and matte? They’ll help you land an everyday routine that actually sticks.

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

💎 Augusta-Aiken Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show @ Julian Smith Casino | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – The 38th annual gem, mineral, and fossil show is back, turning the CSRA into a rockhound playground the grandkids will brag about. Shop crystals, fossils, jewelry, and meteorites, watch geodes get cracked, and let kids dig for treasure. Bring cash, curiosity, and your inner magpie.

💉 VA Blood Drive @ Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center | Friday (3/13) at 10:00 AM – Roll up your sleeve and swing by the downtown VA campus as Shepeard Blood and VA Augusta team up to save lives. Quick in, quick out, and your pint helps a neighbor, not an algorithm. At 950 15th Street, downtown’s least complicated good deed.

🍵 Make Your Own Tea: Tea Blending Workshop @ Royal Tea on Reynolds | Friday (3/13) at 6:00 PM – Reynolds Street is brewing some calm with a hands-on tea blending workshop led by Spill The Tea Blends’ owner. Sip a flight of teas, enjoy light bites, and craft custom loose-leaf blends to take home, because your pantry deserves better than dusty grocery-store chamomile.

💃 Let the Light Pour In @ Imperial Theatre | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Colton Ballet brings Lemn Sissay’s poetry to life in a story ballet where a child, the Sun, and the Moon wander a day with birds, wildflowers, and lightning bugs. It’s tender, imaginative, and screen-free, the rare all-ages show that won’t have you checking your watch.

🚶 MS Walk @ Lady Antebellum Pavilion & Evans Towne Center Park | Saturday (3/14) at 8:00 AM – Nothing beats racking up steps with the neighborhood when it helps people. Join Fatimah Tedford’s Can’t MS With Us! team at MS Walk Augusta, chip in, snag team gear, and if you donate $100 or more, MSAA hands you a t-shirt, because, swag.

👸 Cinderella Day @ Augusta Dream Center | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Remember prom sticker shock? Augusta Dream Center is crowning CSRA high school girls with free prom dresses, makeovers, glamour shots, and confidence workshops. It’s community magic, not a fairy godmother. Send a teen to CinderellaDay.com/rsvp, or pitch in at CinderellaDay.com/volunteer.

🎮 PokeKon Fest @ DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Augusta | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – PokeKon Fest hits the Columbia County Exhibition Center with voice actors, artists, vendors, panels, and more cosplay than your closet can handle. Expect trivia, retro and video game contests, and a family crowd that actually behaves. Nostalgia, selfies, and sensible shoes encouraged.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Augusta report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 81°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 62%

A chance of rain showers between 1pm and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 3 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. West wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 83°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 21%

A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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